"squailer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: squailers [plural]
Etymology: From squail + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|squail|er}} squail + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} squailer (plural squailers)
  1. A weighted stick used to throw, usually at small animals. Categories (topical): Weapons Related terms: squail

Inflected forms

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